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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, On The Nature of War : Chapter 2, Purpose & Means, On Military Genius & Danger in War.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of operations does Clausewitz say can help in the outcome of war?
(a) Operations of political significance.
(b) Operations to try to occupy more land.
(c) Operations to try to capture the capital city of the enemy.
(d) Operations to try to destroy the enemy's army.

2. What does Clausewitz think of wars between civilized nations compared to savages?
(a) They are the same.
(b) They are less cruel and destructive.
(c) They are more pretty because of the uniforms.
(d) They are more cruel and destructive.

3. What does Clausewitz say of obstinacy?
(a) It always brings victory.
(b) It is a sign of genius.
(c) It is a fault of character.
(d) It is necessary.

4. What does Clausewitz say indicates the will's resistance to a single blow?
(a) Courage.
(b) Endurance.
(c) Staunchness.
(d) Cowardliness.

5. For Clausewitz, when should defeating the enemy not be the aim of a war?
(a) When the enemy is a salvage.
(b) When the enemy has powerful allies.
(c) When the enemy's army is substantially more powerful.
(d) When the enemy is an economical power.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who said that the commander in chief of an army must resolve problems like great mathematicians, such as Newton and Euler?

2. How does Clausewitz define the nature of war at the beginning of Book 1, Chapter 2?

3. What is the aim of disarming the enemy according to Clausewitz?

4. What does Clausewitz says is the minimum objective that a fighting army can choose?

5. How is Book 7 "On Attack" seen by Clausewitz?

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